Thomson

It’s a heck of a way to run a pre-election campaign. On the eve of an expected election, politicians usually spend their time playing up good news, downplaying the bad, shaking hands and kissing babies.

Entertainment

An Edmonton street artist has painted a portrait mural of Leonard Nimoy on one of Edmonton’s legal graffiti walls in Old Strathcona. Nimoy, best known for his role as Spock in the Star Trek TV series...

Movies

Those of you wondering what all of the chatter was regarding Xavier Dolan’s Mommy can finally put your minds at ease. The film, which garnered much attention and accolades despite being snubbed by the Academy Awards, is now available for purchase on iTunes.

Movies

In the world of indie filmmakers, Kyle Thomas has found the holy grail. Those only familiar with blockbusters and other fare shown at multiplexes may not realize the difficulties in getting a low-key indie feature film released theatrically. But after a successful festival run in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver and earning two Canadian Screen Award nominations, Thomas’ The Valley Below opens […]

Television

“Hello Mr. Volmers, this is Leonard Nimoy. I read your article about Star Trek not coming to Vulcan. I think it’s a sad story. If you’d like to talk about it, I’m in Los Angeles … ” And so it began. On March 19, 2009 I received the above message on my voice mail. I’m […]

Music

Sled Island’s wish list is getting a whole lot shorter this year. It began with the announcement that the Calgary alternative music and arts festival had booked Montreal art rockers Godspeed You! Black Emperor not only as guest curators for the year but as one of the headliners, performing their first-ever local dates during the […]

Books

Kid President’s message is, “We were made to be awesome.” His motto, “If it doesn’t change the world, don’t do it.” To the 11-year-old YouTube star, changing the world includes giving hugs, high fives and dancing. It’s also meant making more […]